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Senior Farm Equipment Operator - Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center (Oliver Springs, TN) UTIA

University of Tennessee
knoxville, Tennessee, US
Full-time

Senior Farm Equipment Operator - Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center (Oliver Springs, TN) UTIA-240000017K

Description

Senior Farm Equipment Operator

Oliver Springs, Tennessee)

Location : Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center (Cumberland Forest Oliver Springs, Tennessee)

Summary : The position is solely responsible for the operation and maintenance of farm equipment, and field-related duties in support of the UT Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center UT Cumberland Forest operations and land-grant mission.

Responsibilities :

  • Operates general purpose, specialized farm and heavy power equipment such as tractors, bulldozer / hauling unit, commercial mowers and dump truck.
  • Performs basic servicing and maintenance of equipment.
  • Assists with construction projects, maintenance of facilities, and other related / assigned tasks.
  • Assists research personnel with research project implementation.
  • Performs farm labor in support of research and agricultural operations.
  • May assist in felling trees due to safety issues, disease and / or timber harvesting operations.

Qualifications

Requirements :

  • Knowledge of agricultural operations and natural resources.
  • Ability to operate and service specialized agricultural and heavy equipment.
  • Ability to recognize equipment or maintenance problems.
  • Ability to accurately record data related to equipment maintenance and service schedules.
  • Ability to perform agricultural / manual labor in inclement weather conditions including tree felling operations.
  • Ability to work well with others on a daily basis.
  • Self-motivated individual.
  • Valid driver’s license; must have or be able to obtain CDL heavy truck license within 6 months of date of hire.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work in varying outdoor environments.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • High school diploma / GED required.
  • At least two years of combined experience in forestry, logging, farm operations, natural resources management, landscaping, etc.

Application Process :

Interested candidates must complete an online application for the position in order to be considered :

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Primary Location

US-Tennessee-knoxville

Organization

Rec-Forest Resource Res & Educ Ctr

Schedule

Full-timeCampus / InstituteInstitute of Agriculture

Job Posting

Jun 12, 2024, 1 : 48 : 13 PM

11 days ago
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